Multiculturalism Rethought
Interpretations, Dilemmas and New Directions
Published on 28. February 2015
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-1-4744-0188-3 (ISBN)
Description
Bhikhu Parekh's work is widely regarded as amongst the most original and significant contributions to the political theory of multiculturalism. In this book, some of the leading theorists of multiculturalism revisit aspects of Parekh's work both to underline its continuing importance and the vitality of multiculturalist theory. Some contributors locate Parekh in the tradition of British pluralism or as inspired by Gandhi; some apply his theory to a range of controversial contemporary multicultural dilemmas and others extend it in new directions. Multiculturalism Rethought is essential reading for students and scholars of multiculturalism. And if you think multiculturalism no longer has anything to offer, this book may lead you to reconsider.
Reviews / Votes
Bhikhu Parekh has long faced one of the main challenges of political life across the world today. His view of what living in a multicultural society requires of us all now sets the terms for any serious response. This book shows how much and how little other political theorists have so far learnt from him. -- John Dunn, Emeritus Professor of Political Theory, University of Cambridge & Fellow of King's College 'Multiculturalism' has gathered multiple meanings and thereby much misunderstanding and contention. Unusually, as both political theorist and engaged public intellectual, Bhikhu Parekh did much to clarify the issues and defend and promote progressive policies. These excellent essays, all by distinguished political theorists, assess his contributions and carry the debate further. -- Steven Lukes, Professor of Sociology, New York UniversityMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Target group
Adult education
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
798 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4744-0188-3 (9781474401883)
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Persons
Varun Uberoi is Reader in Political Theory and Public Policy at University of Loughborough Tariq Modood is Professor of Sociology, Politics and Public Policy and the founding Director of the Centre for the Study of Ethnicity and Citizenship at the University of Bristol. He is a Fellow of the British Academy.
Content
Introduction, Varun Uberoi; PART 1. Traditions of Pluralist Thought, 1: Situating Parekh's Multiculturalism: Bhikhu Parekh and Twentieth Century British Political Theory, Paul Kelly; 2: Gandhi, Intercultural Dialogue and Global Ethics: An Interpretive Commentary on Bhikhu Parekh's Work, Thomas Pantham ; : National Identities and Moving Beyond Conservative and Liberal Nationalism', Varun Uberoi; PART 2. Elucidating and Addressing Multicultural Dilemmas, 4: At the Borders of Otherness: Tracing Feminism through Bhikhu Parekh's Multiculturalism, Monica Mookherjee, 5: Liberty, Equality and Accommodation, Peter Jones; 6: Parekh's Multiculturalism and Secularism: Religions in Political life, Rajeev Bhargava, 7: Identity, Values and the Law, Raymond Plant; PART 3. New Directions; 8: The Essentialist Critique of Multiculturalism: Theories, Policies, Ethos, Will Kymlicka; 9: Beyond Rules and Rights: Multiculturalism and the Inclusion of Immigrants, Joseph H Carens; 10: Multiculturalism and the Public Sphere, Andrew Gamble; 11: Can Democracy be Multicultural? Can Multiculturalism Be Democratic?, Benjamin Barber; 12: Interculturalism, Multiculturalism, Charles Taylor; 13: Rethinking Multiculturalism, Interculturalisms and the Majority, Tariq Modood.